5120 Rutherford Road

Sold 2/1/19
Sold 2/1/19
Year round beauty and privacy! Your 3 bedroom cottage is tucked behind the trees. It was designed and sited by Peter Sheeran, renowned local architect as his personal home.
Your new home can have this view. The cottage's porch already does.
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Live here while your dream home is being built on the property. Then have for family and friends. First floor bedroom and full bath.
At the back of this view is the highest ground, so best for building site. This field and more can easily be fenced for horses.
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Note the pad at the bottom of the stairs. Place the grill here or a couple chairs if you want to sit in the sun.
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Plenty of room for relaxation.
28x15 with a high ceiling gives a spacious feel. Fireplace is wood burning with a wood stove insert. Wood stove draws air through a vent from the exterior, thus providing more efficient operation and keeping the inside air cleaner.
The woodstove is charming to look at and is so efficient. The brick chimney absorbs and re-radiates so much heat that it almost heats the whole house.
Granite counters. Note the gorgeous heart of pine floors.
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6' tall windows bring in wonderful light and offer pretty views.
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Door in wall on right leads to the first floor bedroom, full bath and stairs to 2nd floor.
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Beautiful high ceiling. Walk-in closet.
Walk-in closet.
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One time, the owner found 88 four leaf clovers around the cottage.
Use as a man cave or she shed. Solar panels are portable.They may be purchased as personal property.
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This wide lane circles through the woods from the cottage back to the building site.
Building site is in the back left corner of the cleared area. You would also own the woods behind and on both sides.
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$985,000
3 beds1,456 sqft$677/sqft
5120 Rutherford Rd, Free Union, VA 22901
Single FamilyProperty Type
21 acresLot Size
2002Year Built
$677/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Build your dream home in Free Union on 21 acres with glorious Blue Ridge views. Enjoy a charming 3 bedroom cottage with the view, too. Meriwether Lewis school. Cottage designed by noted architect Peter Sheerhan for his personal home. Land is half open, so easy to create a farm. Other half is mature hardwoods. Very private setting. 30 gpm well serves the cottage and new homesite. A separate cabin is a great get-away or maybe a cool playhouse! Oversized storage shed. Cottage's 1st floor is a 28x15...Build your dream home in Free Union on 21 acres with glorious Blue Ridge views. Enjoy a charming 3 bedroom cottage with the view, too. Meriwether Lewis school. Cottage designed by noted architect Peter Sheerhan for his personal home. Land is half open, so easy to create a farm. Other half is mature hardwoods. Very private setting. 30 gpm well serves the cottage and new homesite. A separate cabin is a great get-away or maybe a cool playhouse! Oversized storage shed. Cottage's 1st floor is a 28x15 great room with Bosch appliances, granite counters, 9' ceiling, tall windows, heart of pine floors, brick fireplace and bedroom, full bath and laundry. Upstairs are two bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and full bath. Paved driveway. 20 minutes to UVA.
  • Listed by: JIM MCVAY 434.951.5122 jim@jimmcvay.com • HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE
Listing closed: 02/01/2019 12:00 AM • Source: CAAR, MLS#: 583745

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 5120 Rutherford Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,086 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Albemarle County
  • Subdivision: NONE
  • Directions: From Garth Road, Right on Free Union Rd. Right on Rutherford Ln to end of paved driveway. Look for directional signs.
  • Water: Individual Well
  • Zoning: R-1 Residential
  • View: Mountain View, Panoramic View, Pastoral View, Valley View, Wooded View
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Lot Size: 21.00 AC / 914,760 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • County/Incorporated City: Albemarle
  • Lockbox Location: front porch
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Taxes: $4,086.00
  • Association: No
  • Assn Setup/Transfer Fees: $.00
  • Parcel Number: 02900-00-00-045H2
School Information
  • Elem School: Meriwether Lewis
  • High School: Western Albemarle
  • Middle School: Henley
Parking
  • Garage AG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage BG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage Total AG: 0.0
  • Garage Total BG: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway or Parking: Asphalt
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Dead end, Garden Space, Private Road, Storage Shed
  • Pasture Acreage: 10.0
  • Wood Acreage: 10.0
  • # of Acres: 21.0
  • Price Per SQFT: $676.51
  • Land Description: Elevated, Garden Spot, Gently Rolling, Landscaped, Partly Cleared, Partly Wooded, Private, Secluded Lot
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Above Grade Finished: 1456.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished: 0.0
  • Dependency AG Unfin: 250.0
  • Dependency Total BG: 0.0
  • Dependency Total AG: 250.0
Property and Assessments
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Type: Detached
  • Foreclosure: No
  • Property Included: Cabin. Shed.
  • Type of Construction: On Site Built
  • Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 2002
  • New Construction: No
  • Occupant: owner
  • Best Use: Farm animals.
  • Legal Description: 21.05 acres and all improvements thereon. See Deed Book 4072 Page 519.
  • Road Maint: 0.0
  • Lockbox: CAAR
  • SIGN: Yes
  • Deed Book: 4072
  • Occupied By: Owner
  • Deed Book Page: 519
  • Agent Hit Count: 92
  • Client Hit Count: 79
  • Design: Cabin
  • Listing Services: Exclusive Right to Sell, Full Service
  • Possession: Settlement
  • Cable/Internet Available: Cable, DSL
Green Features
  • Green Features: No
Utilities
  • Sewer/Septic: Septic Tank
  • Gas: Liquid Propane
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Architectural Style
  • Structure-Features: Skylights, Walk-in Closet
  • Structure-Floors: Carpet Over Wood, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Pool: No
  • Structures-Deck/Porch: Porch - Front, Porch - Rear
Interior Features
  • Structure-Window/Ceiling: 9' Ceilings, Insulated Windows, Screens, Vaulted/Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace: Brick, One, Wood Burning, Wood Stove Insert
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Air Conditioning: Central AC
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Kitchen Appliances/Feat: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Eat-in, Gas Range, Island, Microwave, Recessed Light, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Gas Cooktop
  • Kitchen Cabinets/Counters: Wood Cabinets
  • Electricity: Elec Underground
  • Laundry: Dryer, Stack Unit, Washer
Room Information
Additional Room Information
  • Room Types: Bedroom, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
  • Room Types Level 1: Full Bath (L1), Kitchen (L1), Laundry (L1), Living Room (L1)
  • Room Types Level 2+: Bedroom (L2+)
  • Concatenated Rooms 1: |Living Roo1|Kitchen1|Master BTH1|Full Bath1|Bedroom2|Bedroom2|Full Bath1|Laundry1|
Bathrooms Information
  • # Baths: 2.00
  • # Baths: Below Grade: .00
  • # Baths: Dependency: .00
  • # Baths: Main Level: 2.00
  • # Baths: Upper Level(s): .00
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
Bedrooms Information
  • Master Bed on Main Level: Yes
  • Master Bath on Main Level: Yes
  • # Beds: 3.00
  • # Beds: Below Grade: .00
  • # Beds: Dependency: .00
  • # Beds: Main Level: .00
  • # Beds: Upper Level(s): 2.00
Room 1
  • Room 1: Living Room
  • Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room 2: Kitchen
  • Room 2 Level: 1
Room 3
  • Room 3: Master Bath
  • Room 3 Level: 1
  • Room 3 Size: 12x10
Room 4
  • Room 4: Full Bath
  • Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5
  • Room 5: Bedroom
  • Room 5 Level: 2
Room 6
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 6 Level: 2
Room 7
  • Room 7: Full Bath
  • Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8
  • Room 8: Laundry
  • Room 8 Level: 1

Property History for 5120 Rutherford Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2019

Sold

CAAR #583745

$985,000—
Jan 23, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639666602

$985,000

+4.2% / yr

Nov 28, 2018

Listed (Active)

CAAR #583745

$995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2019

Sold

CAAR #583745

$985,000
01/23/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #639666602

$985,000

+4.2% / yr

11/28/2018

Listed (Active)

CAAR #583745

$995,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5120 Rutherford Road

Taxable ValueLand$544,200Additions$351,500Total$895,700
Tax Record2026$8,008 ($667 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,456 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,456 SqFtStories1Lot Size916,938 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2002ZoningRURAL AREACountyALBEMARLEAPN02900-00-00-045H2

Schools near 5120 Rutherford Road

This home is within Albemarle County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Joseph T Henley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Western Albemarle High School
Public - 9 to 12
Albemarle County Community Public Charter School
Charter - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Joseph T Henley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Western Albemarle High School
Public9 to 12

Albemarle County Community Public Charter School
Charter6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5120 Rutherford Road, Free Union, VA 22901
$985,000
3
1,456
914,760
1610 Old Free Union Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
–
3
1
975
87,120
1626 Old Free Union Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
–
2
1
1,040
43,429
1636 Old Free Union Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
–
3
1
1,152
28,750
4055 Free Union Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
$180,000
4
3.5
3,200
217,800
5118 Rutherford Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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4
5
6,039
1,670,090

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